Proverbs 19:6

The Passion Translation

Everyone wants to be close to the rich and famous, but a generous person has all the friends he wants!

Cross References

Genesis 32:20

And be sure to say, ‘Your servant Jacob is coming behind us,’ ” because he reasoned, “If I can appease Esau with these gifts before I have to meet him face-to-face, he may accept me.”

Genesis 42:6

Now Joseph was the governor of the land of Egypt, which meant he supervised the sale of grain to all the people. One day, Joseph’s ten brothers came and bowed down before him with their faces on the ground.

Genesis 43:15

So the brothers set off for Egypt and took double the money, the many gifts, and Benjamin. Once they arrived, they presented themselves before Joseph.

Psalm 45:12

Wedding presents pour in from those of great wealth. The royal friends of the Bridegroom shower you with gifts.

Proverbs 16:15

Life-giving light streams from the presence of a king, and his favor is showered upon those who please him.

Proverbs 17:8

Wise instruction is like a costly gem. It turns the impossible into success.

Proverbs 18:16

Would you like to meet a very important person? Take a generous gift. It will do wonders to gain entrance into his presence.

Proverbs 19:12

The rage of a king is like the roar of a lion, but his sweet favor is like a gentle, refreshing rain.

Proverbs 21:14

Try giving a secret gift to the one who is angry with you and watch his anger disappear. A kind, generous gift goes a long way to soothe the anger of one who is livid.

Proverbs 29:26

Everyone curries favor with leaders. But God is the judge, and justice comes from him.

Matthew 2:11

When they came into the house and saw the young child with Mary, his mother, they fell to the ground at his feet and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasure chests full of gifts and presented him with gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

Romans 6:23

For sin’s meager wages is death, but God’s lavish gift is life eternal, found in your union with our Lord Jesus, the Anointed One.